Vedic Gemstone Guide
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia, लहसुनिया) — Vedic Gemstone Guide
Quick Answer
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia, लहसुनिया) is the gemstone for planet Ketu (Ketu). Wear on Middle finger or little finger of right hand in Silver or Gold on Tuesday or Saturday during Shukla Paksha. Minimum weight: Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ carats). Mantra: Om Ketave Namaha (108 times before wearing). Price range: ₹500-10,000 per carat.
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) Details
| Gemstone | Cat's Eye (Lehsunia, लहसुनिया) |
| Planet | Ketu (Ketu) |
| Color | Greenish-grey with chatoyant band (cat eye effect) |
| Hardness | 8.5 (Mohs) |
| Minimum Weight | Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ carats) |
| Metal | Silver or Gold |
| Finger | Middle finger or little finger of right hand |
| Day to Wear | Tuesday or Saturday during Shukla Paksha |
| Mantra | Om Ketave Namaha (108 times before wearing) |
| Origin | Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Myanmar |
| Price Range | ₹500-10,000 per carat |
Benefits of Cat's Eye
- ✓Protects during Ketu Dasha
- ✓Enhances spiritual growth and meditation
- ✓Provides sudden gains and unexpected luck
- ✓Protects from accidents and hidden enemies
- ✓Helps in moksha and spiritual liberation
Cautions & Who Should NOT Wear
- ⚠Avoid if Ketu is giving positive results naturally
- ⚠Can increase detachment from material world
- ⚠Trial for 3 days before permanent wear
How to Wear Cat's Eye
Step 1: Purchase a natural, untreated Cat's Eye of minimum Minimum 3 carats (ideally 5+ carats) from a certified dealer.
Step 2: Set the stone in Silver or Gold as a ring.
Step 3: On Tuesday or Saturday during Shukla Paksha, purify the ring by soaking in raw milk mixed with Ganga water for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Chant Om Ketave Namaha (108 times before wearing) 108 times while holding the ring.
Step 5: Wear on the Middle finger or little finger of right hand. Do not remove for at least 40 days.